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Danner Skyridge Hiking Boots vs Salomon X-Adventure Recon Mid Gore-Tex

Reddit prefers Salomon X-Adventure Recon Mid Gore-Tex — higher sentiment (50% vs 47% positive).

Danner Skyridge Hiking Boots
#4 in Hiking Boots

Danner

Danner Skyridge Hiking Boots

$189.95

47

Pros

  • +waterproof
  • +ankle support
  • +Very durable
  • +Protect feet and ankles

Cons

  • −heavy
  • −Clunky and heavy
  • −sweaty feet (if waterproof)
  • −sold out to fashion
“I mostly use stiff hiking boots. But that's just my preference. I like the stiffness and support they give.”
r/hiking
Full reviewAmazon · $189.95
Salomon X-Adventure Recon Mid Gore-Tex
#2 in Hiking BootsReddit favorite

Salomon

Salomon X-Adventure Recon Mid Gore-Tex

$150.00

50

Pros

  • +waterproof
  • +light
  • +Used to be super comfy
  • +Used to be super durable

Cons

  • −traps sweat
  • −Changed designs and materials (5+ years ago)
  • −Dramatically tanked in quality
  • −Customer service non-existent
“For weekend trips on trails in the NW I would personally go with hiking shoes. I like that they are light, dry quickly, allow my feet to breathe, and offer more arch support than a trail runner.”
r/Outdoors
Full reviewAmazon · $150.00
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